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A message for the Khalsa
by Prof Manhit Singh Ji
Siri Kesha Ghar Sahib 2002

Dec 27th 2015 | Resourses

Baba Fateh Singh Gatka Akhara (UK) reach the finals at the International Gatka Competition Bombay 2002

Nov 22nd 2015 | Resources

Courtesy Bhai Ran Singh ji
An informative introduction to the Tarna Dhal warrior’s way of iife.
Preparation the for Hola Mohalla a tradition that dates back to the times of the 10th Guru Guru Gobind Singh Ji – where the Khalsa warriors demonstrate their skill in martial games including riding, tent pegging, sword-wielding and Gatka.


Dec 28th 2015 | Resources

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Khalsa Centre Winter Camp -Dec-2015
Khalsa Centre Winter Camp -Dec-2015
Khalsa Centre Winter Camp 2015
Welcome to Registration for Camp!

Camp will be December 27th to December 31st, 2015. We will meet on December 27th at 1pm at Khalsa School Newton. We will return to Khalsa School Newton on December 31st around 11:30 am.
Akaali Kirtan Darbar
Akaali Kirtan Darbar
Akaal Camp Jan 2016
Akaal Camp Jan 2016
Camp Miri Piri  Feb 2016
Camp Miri Piri Feb 2016
Khalsa Centre Spring Break Camp 2016
Khalsa Centre Spring Break Camp 2016
Khalsa Centre Spring Break Camp 2016
Welcome to Registration for Camp!

Camp will be March 14th to 18th, 2016. We will meet on March 16th at 1pm at Khalsa School. We will return to Khalsa School on March 18th around 11:30 am.
Khalsa Centre Gatka Camp Vancouver 2016
Khalsa Centre Gatka Camp Vancouver 2016
Camp will be July 4th to July 8th, 2016. We will meet on July 4th at 1pm at Khalsa School Newton. We will return to Khalsa School Newton on July 8th around 11:30 am.
Sikh 2 Inspire  India Yatra 2016
Sikh 2 Inspire India Yatra 2016
Khalsa Centre Winter Camp -Dec-2015
Khalsa Centre Winter Camp -Dec-2015
Khalsa Centre Winter Camp 2015
Welcome to Registration for Camp!

Camp will be December 27th to December 31st, 2015. We will meet on December 27th at 1pm at Khalsa School Newton. We will return to Khalsa School Newton on December 31st around 11:30 am.
Akaali Kirtan Darbar
Akaali Kirtan Darbar
Akaal Camp Jan 2016
Akaal Camp Jan 2016
Camp Miri Piri  Feb 2016
Camp Miri Piri Feb 2016
Khalsa Centre Spring Break Camp 2016
Khalsa Centre Spring Break Camp 2016
Khalsa Centre Spring Break Camp 2016
Welcome to Registration for Camp!

Camp will be March 14th to 18th, 2016. We will meet on March 16th at 1pm at Khalsa School. We will return to Khalsa School on March 18th around 11:30 am.
Khalsa Centre Gatka Camp Vancouver 2016
Khalsa Centre Gatka Camp Vancouver 2016
Camp will be July 4th to July 8th, 2016. We will meet on July 4th at 1pm at Khalsa School Newton. We will return to Khalsa School Newton on July 8th around 11:30 am.
Sikh 2 Inspire  India Yatra 2016
Sikh 2 Inspire India Yatra 2016

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    • Khalid ibn Walid (592-642)-also known as Sword of Allah.He is noted for his military prowess, commanding the forces of Prophet Muhammad and those of his immediate successors of the Rashidun Caliphate;
      Caliph Abu Bakr and Caliph Umar during the Islamic conquest in 7th century.

    • In having the distinction of being undefeated in over a hundred battles against the numerically superior forces
      of the Byzantine Roman Empire, Sassanid Persian Empire, and their allies, he is regarded as one of the finest military commanders in history.

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    • First invasion , under Khalid Walid A.D.711. General in command Muhammad Kasim, attacked Dewal, a seaport in Sind.

    • Second invasion, from Afghanistan,  Alp Tgin  had made himself ruler of Ghazni, his successor Sabaktigin was attacked by Jaipal the Raja of Lahor,in  A.D. 980. After an unsuccessful attempt to come to terms, Sabaktigin marched towards the Indus. 

    • The Hindu Rajas of Delhi, Ajmir, Kalinjar and Kanauj advanced to Lamghan near Jellalabad. Sabaktigin gave the Hindu Rajas a ferocious and challenging battles causing serious damage to the Indu soldiers.

    • Three  Centuries and a half after the Mahomedan conquest of Persia Sabaktigins son Mahmud of Ghazni first seriously undertook the invasion of India.

    • About 1001 A.D. Mahmud defeated the Raja of Lahore 'Jaipal' near Peshawur.

    Point to note: Jaipal on return of his defeat and capture burnt himself on the funeral pyre, in accordance, it is said with the custom that a prince twice defeated by Mahomedan arms was unworthy to reign*

    *Elphinstone's India Vol I ., 508-36: Elliot, History of India, Vol I 

    • In his fifth expedition to India A.D. 1008 Mahmud faced the combined forces of the Rajahs of Northern India, under command of Anandpoal, son of Jeipal near the plains of Peshawur. 

    The Mahomedans